create_notification_policy

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the action (create) and the required structure. It does not mention side effects (e.g., immediate effect if enabled), permissions needed, or any validation behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very concise: one line stating the purpose, then a brief listing of required fields. It is front-loaded and contains no unnecessary words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity of nested objects and many fields, the description is minimal. It does not explain the effect of priority, enabled, or that matchRules can be null for catch-all. However, the schema covers these details, so the description is adequate but not complete for quick understanding.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema already provides detailed descriptions for each parameter. The description summarizes the structure (e.g., matchRules list of objects) but adds no new meaning beyond the schema. With high schema coverage, a score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description starts with 'Create a notification policy', which is a specific verb+resource. It clearly distinguishes from siblings like update_notification_policy, delete_notification_policy, and get_notification_policy.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description lists required fields, implying when to use the tool (when creating a policy), but it does not mention when not to use it, prerequisites (e.g., existence of alert channels), or alternatives. Guidance is minimal.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.